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CITY COUNCIL AGENDAREGULAR MEETING
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
TUESDAY, APRIL 04, 2017
Adcock Community/Senior Center Debbie Ruddock, Mayor535 Kelly Avenue Deborah Penrose, Vice MayorHalf Moon Bay, California 94019 Adam Eisen, Councilmember
Rick Kowalczyk, CouncilmemberHarvey Rarback, Councilmember
7:00 PM
This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered. Those wishing to address the CityCouncil on any matter not listed on the Agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the City Council to resolve, may comeforward to the podium during the Public Forum portion of the Agenda and will have a maximum of three minutes todiscuss their item. Those wishing to speak on a Public Hearing matter will be called forward at the appropriate timeduring the Public Hearing consideration.
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MEETING WILL CONCLUDE BY 11:00 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY COUNCIL VOTE
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CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONSMOSQUITO AWARENESS WEEK PROCLAMATIONGRADUATION OF SPRING NET ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
REPORT OUT FROM RECENT CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS
CITY MANAGER UPDATES TO COUNCIL
PUBLIC FORUM
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A WAIVE SECOND READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.B TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT 1
1.C QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF FY 2016-17STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT 1
1.D CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR RECREATION LEADER I/II/IIICLASSIFICATIONSSTAFF REPORT
RESOLUTION
2. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.A ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES ON DOCUMENTS USED ANDACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAYSTAFF REPORT
ORDINANCE
3. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
3.A CREATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT 2
3.B REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR LEGAL SERVICESSTAFF REPORT
RESOLUTION
ATTACHMENT 2
3.C FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 MID-YEAR REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TOADJUST FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 BUDGETSTAFF REPORT
RESOLUTION
ATTACHMENT 2
ATTACHMENT 3
ATTACHMENT 4
ATTACHMENT 5
ATTACHMENT 6
3.D AFFIRMATION OF 2017-2018 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIESSTAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENT 2
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
AGENDA REPORT For meeting of: April 4, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
VIA: Magda Gonzalez, City Manager
FROM: Yulia Carter, Finance Director / City Treasurer
TITLE: TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016
RECOMMENDATION: By motion, accept the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2016. FISCAL IMPACT: The City’s cash and investment portfolio, at fair market value, as of December 31, 2016 is $59,807,596, of which $7,976,894 is placed with the State Controller’s Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), $40,915,564 is placed with the San Mateo County Treasurer’s Investment Pool, $10,397,738 is U.S. government backed securities, $515,718 is in operating accounts, $681 is in Money Market Accounts and $1000 is in petty cash. The investment placed with LAIF includes $748,460 of Bond Funds. The City’s investment portfolio increased by $763,438 this reporting quarter compared to last quarter. The increase is primarily attributable to receipt of major revenues in the second quarter of the fiscal year. The average yield on investments in this quarter is .80% which increased from the previous quarter. The Treasurer’s Report (Attachment 1) includes detail of cash and investments which were held by institutions. In accordance with Government Code Section 53600 et seq., the City’s Treasurer is to provide the City Council with a report on investments on a quarterly basis. As shown in the Treasurer’s Report (Attachment 1), the City’s investments are in external investment pools listed at cost, as well as its fair value, not amortized cost, in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standard Statement 31. The City’s investment practices strictly follow Government Code Section 53600 et seq., the City’s investment policy, and a prudent person’s rule. STRATEGIC ELEMENT: This recommendation supports the Fiscal Sustainability and Inclusive Governance Elements. ATTACHMENT: Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2016
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AGENDA REPORT For meeting of: April 4, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
VIA: Magda Gonzalez, City Manager
FROM: Yulia Carter, Finance Director
TITLE: QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF FY 16‐17
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the attached Quarterly Financial Report for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 16‐17.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the acceptance of this report.
STRATEGIC ELEMENT: This recommendation supports the Fiscal Sustainability and Inclusive Governance Element. BACKGROUND: One of the City Council strategic priorities includes planning for and implementing long‐term financial stability. A key component of this goal includes preparing a quarterly financial report that would provide readers with an executive summary of the City’s current financial conditions as it relates to the annual operating budget. During the FY 2016‐17 budget process staff committed to implementing the practice of financial reporting on a quarterly basis in the current fiscal year to ensure accountability and transparency in managing public funds. Staff has completed the Second Quarter Financial Report which reflects the City’s overall financial position as of December 31, 2016. This report summarizes the activities of the City’s General Fund to provide the Council and the public with an overview of the City’s general fiscal condition, and is not meant to be inclusive of all financial accounting transactions. The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City and is used to account for most operating activities. ANALYSIS: The Second Quarter Financial Report includes an update on the revenues and expenditures for the General Fund for the quarter ended December 31, 2016. The General Fund financial report for the first quarter is prepared on a cash basis, therefore only revenue received by December 31, 2016 is reflected in this analysis. Expenditures are recorded when paid, using the cash basis method of accounting. As of this date, the City has received $6.2 million in revenue (42.4% of budget) and expended/encumbered $7.4 million in expenditures (53.2% of budget). During the second quarter of the fiscal year, expenditures and revenues for most municipalities 7
tend to even out after a skewed first quarter. This is because property taxes (the City’s third largest revenue source) are primarily collected in December and April of each fiscal year with minimal amounts collected in the first quarter. Subsequent reports should continue to provide a clearer picture of how the City’s General Fund revenue sources are performing relative to budgeted figures. In general, revenues are in line with expectations for the second quarter are compare favorably to the same point of the prior fiscal year. Expenditures will also normalize in comparison with the budget as year‐long encumbered funds are expended through the rest of the fiscal year. Please note that the figures presented in this report are unaudited. ATTACHMENT: Second Quarter Financial Report as of December 31, 2016
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City of Half Moon Bay Fiscal Year 2016/17
Second Quarter Financial Report
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OVERVIEW
This report summarizes the City’s overall financial
position for the fiscal year through December 31,
2016. The focus of this report is the City’s General
Fund, and is not meant to be inclusive of all finance
and accounting transactions. The intent is to provide
the Council and the public with an overview of the
state of the City’s general fiscal condition. The
General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City
and is used to account for most operating activities.
The revenue projections and budgets include
necessary adjustments for encumbrances, carryovers,
and any supplemental appropriations made by the City
Council as of December 31, 2016.
GENERAL FUND
General Fund Financial Condition. With 25% of
the year complete, General Fund expenditures are at
53.2% (vs. 64.0% in the prior year) of projections and
revenues are at 42.4% (vs. 44.0%). These figures
exclude budgeted once-a-year operating and capital
transfers. The expenditure variance from the prior
year is primarily due to the timing of encumbrances of
various large professional service contracts. Revenues
are beginning to normalize in the second quarter as
compared to lower activity in the first quarter due to
the timing of certain key revenues such as franchise
fees, property tax, and sales tax. Both expenditures
and revenues are explained in more detail below.
General Fund Budget YTD Actual Percent
Revenues $14,629,516 $6,199,349 42.4%
Expenditures* $13,918,295 $7,410,012 53.2%
*excludes operating and capital transfers
The General Fund balance as of December 31, 2016 is
$9.53 million. This is based on the audited fund
balance as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16 and
factoring in year-to-date expenditure and
encumbrance activity.
Expenditures. Departmental operating expenditures
(including outstanding purchase orders/encumbrances)
are generally on target as of the end of the second
quarter. The following chart summarizes year-to-date
combined expenditures and encumbrances by
department:
City Council 385,507 163,310 42.4%
City Manager 792,273 310,814 39.2%
City Attorney 360,500 360,500 100.0%
City Clerk 487,907 170,783 35.0%
Finance and Risk Management 948,938 421,669 44.4%
Human Resources and
Administrative Services730,469 343,736 47.1%
Public Safety 3,771,200 3,213,497 85.2%
Public Works 1,325,663 627,195 47.3%
Recreation Services 214,672 51,671 24.1%
Community Development 2,856,548 1,746,837 61.2%
Capital Outlay 2,044,618 0 0.0%
Total General Fund 13,918,295 7,410,012 53.2%
Budget YTD Actual % Exp/EncGeneral Fund Expenditures by
Department
*excludes operating and capital transfers
There may be a higher percentage expended or
encumbered in the departmental budgets as some
contracts must be encumbered with a purchase order
which covers extended portions of the fiscal year (e.g.
City Attorney and Public Safety services).
Revenues. Following is a summary of revenues as of
the end of the first quarter:
Trans. Occupancy Taxes 5,933,000 2,457,864 41.4%
Property Tax 3,042,150 1,146,294 37.7%
Sales & Use Tax 2,521,837 1,361,261 54.0%
Other Revenue 1,429,698 519,372 36.3%
Other Taxes 821,100 356,302 43.4%
Charges for Services 870,170 355,727 40.9%
Inter-Governmental 11,560 2,529 21.9%
Total Revenues 14,629,516 6,199,349 42.4%
Revenues Budget YTD Actual % Rec'd
Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT). TOT continues
to be the largest source of revenue for the City. The
City has recently contracted with an external
consultant to assist in tracking and collecting TOT
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days after the end of each month, and are generally
forwarded to by the consultant to the City in the
subsequent month, second quarter numbers reflect
only four months (July through October) of TOT
receipts. Therefore, TOT revenues are performing
higher than projected with a collection percentage of
41.4% covering four months (or one-third) of the
fiscal year.
Property Tax. Property Tax is the City’s second
largest revenue source. The first major apportionment
of property taxes was received by the City in
December 2016, however a significant portion of
approximately $360,000 was not received until
January 2017. When the late payment is included,
property taxes are at approximately 50% of budget,
which is on schedule for the midpoint of the fiscal
year.
Sales and Use Tax. Sales and Use Tax is the City’s
third largest revenue source. As of December 31,
2016, the City has received about 54% of our
budgeted Sales Tax revenues as of the end of the
second quarter. Based on discussions with the City’s
sales tax advisor, the local sales activities remain
strong and we expect to exceed the budgeted sales tax
revenue target of $2.5 million.
Other Revenue. The main components of this
category are Golf Fees, County Credit
Reimbursements, and the cost allocation transfer from
the sewer fund. The golf fees are received as part of a
redevelopment agreement with Ocean Colony
Partners, L.P. and are calculated as a percentage of
green fees from the golf courses. Golf fees are paid
on a monthly basis and the City has received the
projected amount after two quarters. The payments
made to the County Sheriff are issued quarterly, and
two payments have been received as of the second
quarter. The sewer cost allocation transfer will be
recorded closer to the end of the fiscal year and has
not yet been recorded. When this is factored in, this
revenue category is approximately at the expected
level at this point of the fiscal year.
Other Taxes. This includes Franchise Tax and
Business License Tax. Only one quarter of Franchise
Fee revenues have been recorded as of December 31,
2016 for the current fiscal year, which is consistent
with prior fiscal years. We expect to receive the
largest components of franchise fee revenues –
payments from PG&E – in April 2017. Franchise fees
from other utilities are remitted approximately 30 days
after the end of each quarter, and therefore payments
for only one quarter have been received as of
December 31, 2016.
Business licenses taxes are due in November of each
year and are valid from October 1 through September
30 of the following year. The City has collected
82.6% of the taxes which were due in November,
which greatly exceeds the collection percentage at the
same point in the prior year (52.6%), and expects to
continue to collect substantial amounts well into the
third and fourth quarters.
Charges for Services. These include building permits,
engineering and planning fees, and police services.
Permits and planning fees tend to fluctuate based on
the timing of larger projects, and are expected to come
more in line with the budget as the fiscal year
progresses.
Inter-governmental. This includes State Mandate
reimbursements and the City’s portion of motor
vehicle licensing fees. The State is currently paying
State Mandate claims from prior years as funds
become available and we will continue to monitor
these revenues as the fiscal year progresses.
SUMMARY
Overall, the City’s budget remains on target as of the
second quarter, with expenditures where they should
be halfway through the fiscal year. Certain revenues,
such as sales taxes, franchise taxes and the County
Credit reimbursements, will only reach budgeted
figures when they are accrued at the end of the fiscal
year, due to timing issues and the government-
standard modified accrual accounting method. The
City continues to experience higher than expected
revenue growth which is a positive indicator of the
City’s economic growth and healthy fiscal condition.
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AGENDA REPORT For meeting of: April 4, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council VIA: Magda Gonzalez, City Manager FROM: Russell Brunson, Administrative Services Manager TITLE: CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR RECREATION LEADER I/II/III
CLASSIFICATIONS ______________________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution establishing the classification and salary schedule for the Recreation Leader classifications.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the resolution establishing the classifications. The City Council will review budget impacts for the position through the 2016‐2017 mid‐year budget adjustment process. STRATEGIC ELEMENT: This recommendation supports the Infrastructure and Environment Element of the Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND: Chapter 2.50 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code establishes the procedures for the City Manager, as Personnel Officer, to create and revise a position classification plan. Requests for the creation of a new class or reclassification of an existing class can be made by a department head to the Personnel Officer, or by the Personnel Officer. After review, the Personnel Officer submits the new job specification, class title and salary range to the City Council to be considered for addition to the Classification Plan. The new class is officially established upon adoption by the City Council. On February 7, 2017, the City Council authorized City staff to provide recreation and facility rental services. City Council approved the addition of a Recreation Coordinator classification on March 7, 2017. Staff has determined that the Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Leader classifications provide the City with adequate staffing to maintain the current level of services. The Recreation Leader will organize and teach recreational activities, complete class registration and rental facility applications, assists in enforcing observance of required safety precautions and Division guidelines, and facilitate rentals of City facilities. Council has expressed interest in having 11
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a full Parks and Recreation department in the future, which would require additional staffing, resources, and Council action. The Recreation Leader classification is a non‐exempt classification placed within the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39 bargaining group. The recommended monthly salary range for the classifications are: Recreation Leader I $2,080 to $2,527 Recreation Leader II $2,355 to $2,860 Recreation Leader III $2,611 to $3,172 ATTACHMENT:
Resolution establishing salary and classification for Recreation Leader I/II/III (Including Exhibit A: Recreation Leader I/II/III Classification)
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Resolution No. C‐2017‐____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE RECREATION LEADER I/II/III POSITIONS
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.50 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code establishes a personnel system and procedures for the administration of personnel matters; and WHEREAS, said Chapter requires that the City Manager, as personnel officer, prepare and recommend to the City Council a position classification plan, class specifications, and revisions thereto; and WHEREAS, said Chapter requires that personnel rules and policies be adopted by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the proposed classification and compensation and benefits plan has been prepared and is attached as EXHIBIT A; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Classification Plan is hereby amended by adding the new classification title of Recreation Leader I/II/III; the City Council of Half Moon Bay approves the classification specifications set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and the salary schedule shall be established as follows:
Recreation Leader I $2,080 to $2,527 per month
Recreation Leader II $2,355 to $2,860 per month
Recreation Leader III $2,611 to $3,172 per month
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the forgoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted on the 4th day of April, 2017 by the City Council of Half Moon Bay by the following vote: AYES, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
ATTEST: APPROVED: ___________________________ _______________________ Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor
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Page 1 of 3 Recreation Leader I/II/III Local 39 Non-Exempt March 2017
Class Title: Recreation Leader I/II/III Status: Non‐Exempt Department: Office of the City Manager Reports To: Recreation Coordinator Employee Group: International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 39 Adopted by City Council/Resolution Number: Modified:
DEFINITION The Recreation Leader assists in organizing and conducting a variety of recreation programs and activities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED The Recreation Leader receives supervision and training from the Recreation Coordinator. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Recreation Leader I: has little or no experience working in a recreation setting. Recreation Leader II: has experience and education in recreation programs, and is responsible for more complex recreational programs. Recreation Leader III: has more experience and education in recreation programs, and is responsible for more complex recreational programs. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
Organizes, leads, and teaches recreational activities, including arts and crafts, group trips and special events.
Complete class registration and rental facility applications
Assists in enforcing observance of required safety precautions and Division guidelines.
Admit patrons to recreation facilities, programs and events.
Implements procedures to provide for the safety and welfare of all users engaged in Recreation Division activities in City facilities.
Distributes flyers to promote recreation activities and programs.
CITY OF HALF MOON BAYJob Specification
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Maintains attendance and activity records.
Sets up and issues equipment, collects and stores equipment after use.
Provides basic customer service in absence of the Recreation Coordinator.
Facilitates rentals of City facilities.
Performs related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:
Techniques, rules and equipment used in recreational activities and games.
Office administrative practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
Principles of event and facility scheduling; use of rental software program. Skill to:
Provide excellent customer service.
Understand, interpret and apply policies, procedures and protocols.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work independently and be able to resolve conflicts or emergencies.
Operate a computer and its associated programs.
Set‐up and use audio‐visual equipment.
Work in a safe manner, following City safety practices and procedures.
Ability to:
Assist in budget preparation and administration;
Interpret, explain and enforce applicable policies and procedures.
Maintain records neatly and accurately.
Work collaboratively with diverse community members and staff.
Represent the City and the Division effectively in contacts with representatives of other agencies, City departments, and the public.
Lift and carry at least 50lbs. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification are required. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education and Experience: Recreation Leader I: Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent, and no experience working in a recreation setting. Experience working in a recreation setting can substitute for the diploma or equivalent. Recreation Leader II: Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent; and one (1) year’s paid or unpaid work experience, or one (1) year of recreation leadership experience equivalent to the level of Recreation Leader I with the City of Half Moon Bay. Experience in sports or other organized recreation programs is preferred.
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Recreation Leader III: Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent; and two (2) year’s paid or unpaid work experience, or two (2) years of recreation leadership experience equivalent to the level of Recreation Leader II with the City of Half Moon Bay. Experience in sports or other organized recreation programs is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The ability to maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned. The ability to move tables, chairs, and equipment; lift equipment and supplies from 5 to 50 lbs. in weight; and demonstrate recreational activities, games, crafts, and athletic techniques is also required. WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone service and communicating in person. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS Possession a valid California Class “C” Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. Possession of a current First Aid/CPR/AED certificate or ability to attain within 90 days of hire is preferred. Candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, and have a physical examination including a TB screening. Candidates must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Bilingual (Spanish) language ability, both written and spoken, is preferred.
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AGENDA REPORT
For meeting of: April 4, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council VIA: Magda Gonzalez, City Manager FROM: Jessica Blair, City Clerk Oscar Murillo, Management Analyst TITLE: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES ON DOCUMENTS USED
AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY ______________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 2.52 to the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code authorizing the use of electronic signatures on City documents to allow the City to strike a balance between flexibility and the need for signature security and integrity. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. There may be costs associated with the selection and implementation of an electronic signature platform. STRATEGIC ELEMENT: This recommendation supports the Inclusive Governance Element of the Strategic Plan. BACKGROUND: The general legal framework for the use of electronic signatures on electronic records has been in place for over a decade. In 1999, the State of California adopted a version of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), guaranteeing that electronic signatures would have the same legal effect as a “wet” or manual signature. (Civ. Code §§ 1633.1‐1633.17.) In 2000, Congress passed the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E‐SIGN Act), which mandated the same treatment of electronic signatures in interstate or foreign commerce. (15 U.S.C. 7001.) Additionally, in 1995, five years before the UETA and E‐SIGN Act were adopted, the California Legislature passed a statute authorizing public entities to accept “digital signatures” if and only they comply with stringent verification procedures established by the Secretary of State (Gov. Code § 16.5). The Secretary of State adopted regulations in 1998 approving the use of digital signatures only if they could be verified using Public Key Cryptology (PKI) or Signature Dynamics technologies. (2 C.C.R. § 22003.) These regulations have not been updated in the past 15 years.
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Although Government Code 16.5 and the California Secretary of State’s regulations set forth requirements for the use of “digital signatures,” they do not limit the manner in which the City may use or accept electronic signatures generally. DISCUSSION: This ordinance would provide assurance that electronic signatures meeting certain security criteria would be effective on documents accepted by the City, notwithstanding the fact that they do not involve PKI or Signature Dynamics technologies. Staff has researched various electronic signature platforms that offer a high degree of security and integrity without the burdens associated with PKI or Signature Dynamics technologies. For example, several vendors offer cloud‐based document and signature management systems featuring multi‐factor identity verification (e.g. by email and phone), password protection, or some other form of identity and signature verification processes. These systems do not require that the signer have access to specialized hardware or that the signer establish an account with a certification authority or any other entity. The relative ease and security offered by these systems has led to their wide adoption in the private sector as well as by the Internal Revenue Service for certain tax filings, and by various municipalities across the nation. The proposed ordinance would codify the City’s policy on electronic signatures and expand their availability to all contexts in which the City performs business. In particular, staff has identified City contracts, purchase orders, construction permits, employment forms, and board and commission applications, as classes of documents for which electronic signatures may provide significant benefits for City staff and the public. The ability to offer electronic signatures is anticipated to provide to City staff, and those for which it does business with, the opportunity and flexibility to review and sign documents at any time and location, as well as without the need to print or send via inter‐office and / or mail services. This will allow staff to work more efficiently, save time in processing transactions, and have an improved tracking system. ATTACHMENT: Ordinance authorizing the use of electronic signatures on City documents
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ORDINANCE NO. C‐2017______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY AUTHORIZING
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES ON DOCUMENTS USED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings and Declarations.
(a) Digital signature technology allows the City of Half Moon Bay to collect and preserve signatures on documents quickly, securely, and efficiently.
(b) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 16.5, the City may elect to use a digital
signature and may accept a digital signature from another party, for any written communications with the City.
(c) The conditions under which the City of Half Moon Bay will accept digital signatures on
City documents shall comply with the requirements below, pursuant to California Government Code Section 16.5 and Title 2, Division 7, Chapter 10 of the California Code of Regulations.
Section 2. Amendment to Municipal Code. The City Council of the City of Half Moon Bay hereby adds Chapter 2.52 “Digital Signatures”, to Title 2 of the Half Moon Bay Municipal Code as follows: Sections: 2.52.010 Definitions 2.52.020 Applicability and Purpose 2.52.030 Digital Signature Requirements 2.52.010 Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
A. “Approved List of Certification Authorities” means the list of Certification
Authorities approved by the California Secretary of State to issue certification for digital signature transactions involving public entities in California.
B. “Certification Authority” means a person or entity that issues certification for the digital signature transaction.
C. “Digital Signature” has the same meaning as in Section 16.5 of the California Government Code and means an electronic identifier, created by computer,
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intended by the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature.
D. “Signer” means the person who signs a digitally signed communication with the use of an acceptable technology to uniquely link the message with the person sending it.
E. “Technology” means the computer hardware and/or software‐based method or process used to create the digital signature.
2.52.020 Applicability and purpose. In any written communication or transaction with the City where a signature is required, any party to the communication may use a digital signature, provided that it complies with the requirements of this section. This section is intended to enable the City to use digital signatures to the fullest extent allowed by law.
2.52.030 Digital signature requirements. In any transaction with the City for which the parties have elected to conduct the transaction by electronic means, the following provisions shall apply:
A. The digital signature shall include the following attributes:
1. It is unique to the person using it. 2. It is capable of verification. 3. It is under the sole control of the signer. 4. It is linked to data in such a manner that if the data changed, the digital
signature is invalidated. 5. It conforms to regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.
B. The Certification Authority issuing the certification for the digital signature
transaction must appear on the “Approved List of Certification Authorities” authorized by the California Secretary of State.
C. The technology used to create the digital signature shall meet the Secretary of State’s acceptable technology requirements under Title 2, Division 7, Chapter 10, Section 22003 of the California Code of Regulations.
D. The City shall ensure that the level of security used to identify the signer of a document, and that the level of security used to transmit the signature, is sufficient for the transaction being conducted.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
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affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4. Publication. The City Clerk of the City of Half Moon Bay is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance, or the title hereof as a summary, pursuant to Government Code section 36933, once within fifteen (15) days after its passage, in the Half Moon Bay Review, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Half Moon Bay. Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth (30th) day from and after its final passage. INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Half Moon Bay, California, held on the 4th day of April, 2017. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Half Moon Bay, California, held on the 18th day of April, 2017, by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmembers: __________________________________ Noes, Councilmembers: __________________________________ Absent, Councilmembers:__________________________________ Abstain, Councilmembers:__________________________________ ATTEST: ___________________________ _______________________ Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor
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AGENDA REPORT
For meeting of: April 4, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council VIA: Magda Gonzalez, City Manager FROM: Michael Bridges, Management Consultant/Special Advisor to City Manager TITLE: CREATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ______________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to: 1) Prepare legislation to eliminate the Recreation Committee and its bylaws; 2) prepare legislation to create a Parks and Recreation Commission and bylaws; 3) and start a recruitment process for Commission members to be appointed when the Parks and Recreation Commission is created. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Staff support of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be the same as for the Recreation Committee. STRATEGIC ELEMENT: This item supports the Infrastructure and Environment and Healthy Communities Elements of the Strategic Plan. BACKGROUND: On March 15, 2011, a Municipal Code “clean‐up” ordinance, among other things, eliminated the Parks and Recreation Commission. The report stated, “staff is recommending repealing Chapter 2.26, but keeping the currently appointed members as an advisory body to the City Council on parks and recreation matters….A separate action item establishing the specific functions of the reformulated body will return to the Council before the proposed ordinance goes into effect.” Staff has been unable to find that “separate action;” however, there have been subsequent City Council actions to appoint members to the Recreation Committee and approve their bylaws. DISCUSSION: Since the legislative history of the establishment of the Recreation Committee cannot be found, the City Attorney has recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Eliminate the Recreation Committee and the Committee bylaws 2. Create a Parks and Recreation Commission with new bylaws.
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The Recreation Committee held a workshop on March 28, 2017, and is recommending to the City Council that the Parks and Recreation Commission be reestablished with new bylaws. In order to clean up prior City Council actions and clearly establish the creation of the new Parks and Recreation Commission by City Council actions, the process for recruiting Commission members can be started to coincide with the later creation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the appointment of the Commission members. Staff will return to the City Council in May with legislation to eliminate the Recreation Committee and its bylaws, legislation to create a Parks and Recreation Commission and bylaws, and an action item for the City Council to appoint the Parks and Recreation Commission members.
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AGENDA REPORT
For meeting of: April 4, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council VIA: Magda Gonzalez, City Manager FROM: Human Resources City Council Subcommittee
(Mayor Ruddock and Councilmember Eisen) TITLE: APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR LEGAL SERVICES ______________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Legal Services. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2016‐2017 includes $360,500 for general legal services with an additional $50,000 budgeted for litigation. Actual costs for legal services in Fiscal Year 2015‐2016 were $286,215. Staff will be able to estimate an annual cost of legal services once a new City Attorney contract is brought forth for approval. STRATEGIC ELEMENT: This recommendation supports the Inclusive Governance Element of the Strategic Plan. DISCUSSION: At its March 21, 2017 meeting, the City Council accepted the resignation of its City Attorney, Tony Condotti, of Atchison, Barisone & Condotti. The City Council now wishes to issue an RFP for legal services to retain a new City Attorney. On March 30, 2017, the Human Resources City Council Subcommittee met to draft an RFP for the Council’s approval. The draft RFP is included as Attachment 2 to this report. After City Council approval, the RFP will be posted on the City’s website and shared with firms at the Council’s request. Proposals are due to the City Clerk no later than May 15, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Once proposals are submitted, they will be prepared for the Council’s Human Resources Subcommittee for initial review. Based on the number of proposals received, the Council Subcommittee may recommend a few firms be considered for interviews with the entire City Council.
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ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals for Legal
Services 2. Draft RFP for Legal Services
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Resolution No. C‐2017‐____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR LEGAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, At its March 21, 2017 meeting, the City Council accepted the resignation of its City Attorney, Tony Condotti, of Atchison, Barisone & Condotti; and WHEREAS, the City Council and staff will require the services of legal counsel to functionally operate as a municipal agency; and WHEREAS, the first step in retaining legal services is the issuance of an RFP to qualified firms and individuals; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and approved the Request for Proposals for Legal Services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to release the Request for Proposals for Legal Services.
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the forgoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted on the 4th day of April, 2017 by the City Council of Half Moon Bay by the following vote: AYES, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
ATTEST: APPROVED: ___________________________ _______________________ Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor
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CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACT LEGAL SERVICES
INQUIRIES AND PROPOSALS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
JESSICA BLAIR, CITY CLERK
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
501 MAIN STREET
HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019
PHONE: (650) 726‐8271
EMAIL: [email protected]
http://www.hmbcity.com
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l. GENERAL INFORMATION.
A. The City of Half Moon Bay (“City”) invites qualified full‐service law firms with experience in advising and representing California cities to submit proposals for contract City Attorney services. We are seeking to appoint a firm that can meet most of the day‐to‐day and specialized legal needs of our small coastal City while providing significant strengths in the areas of land use, planning, and community development issues, public infrastructure and financing, and contracts.
The City Attorney is appointed by and reports to the City Council. The City Attorney is the chief legal
counsel for the City of Half Moon Bay and, as such, is responsible for advising on all legal matters.
The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 PM. The Council occasionally schedules additional meetings. Closed sessions are typically scheduled before the regular meetings at 5:30 or 6 PM. The Planning Commission meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.
B. Instructions on Proposal Submission.
1. Closing submission date: 12:00 p.m. PDT Monday May 15, 2017. 2. Inquiries concerning this RFP should be emailed to: Jessica Blair, City Clerk [email protected]
3. All costs incurred in your preparation of a proposal responding to this RFP will be your responsibility and will not be reimbursed by the City of Half Moon Bay.
4. Proposals should include a cover letter and a response to the RFP. Proposals should not exceed
12 pages. 5. Proposals may be mailed to: Jessica Blair City Clerk City of Half Moon Bay 501 Main Street Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 6. Proposals may also be delivered in a sealed envelope to City Hall, addressed as in Item #5 above. 7. Proposals may also be emailed as an attachment, with the email subject “City Attorney
Proposal” and with the email addressed to [email protected]. 8. The City reserves the right to reject all proposals, to request additional information concerning
any proposal, to accept or negotiate modifications to any proposal, to interview any proposer, and to waive any irregularities in any proposal following the proposal submission deadline date, in order to serve the best interests of the City.
C. Notification of Award. It is expected that a decision selecting the successful firm will be made within four
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successful firm, firms submitting proposals will be informed, in writing, of the name of the successful consultant. It is expected that the contract will be three (3) years with option for renewal.
D. The City of Half Moon Bay is a general law city with a five‐member City Council and a City Council / City Manager form of government. The City is located approximately 28 miles south of San Francisco in coastal San Mateo County. Its population was 11,324 as of the 2010 census. Approximately 1/3 of its population is Hispanic. Its adopted 2016‐2017 operating budget is approximately $15.1 million. The entire city limits lie within the Coastal Zone and there is a certified Local Coastal Program as of 1993. The City’s jurisdiction includes a historic Main Street and Downtown featuring numerous shops, galleries, and restaurants, active floriculture and agricultural industries, six miles of shoreline, several state beaches / parks and the City‐owned and managed Poplar Beach / Blufftop Coastal Park, numerous visitor‐serving hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts, including a Ritz‐Carlton hotel, and two world‐class golf courses. The City hosts the hugely popular Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival each October. Residential growth in the City is subject to the Measure D permit allocation system, which caps annual population growth at 1.5 percent. The City contracts with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office for police services and fire service is provided by the Half Moon Bay Fire Protection District (CalFire). Water service is supplied by Coastside County Water District (CCWD). Sanitary sewer services are provided by a joint powers authority (JPA), the Sewer Authority Mid‐Coastside (SAM), which includes the City of Half Moon Bay, the Granada Community Services District (GCSD), and the Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD). Half Moon Bay public schools are governed by the Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) and a five‐member board of trustees. CUSD serves both the City and the unincorporated coastal San Mateo County. The City’s current contract with Republic Services for solid waste / recycling / street sweeping services expires in December 2017. The City currently is accepting proposals subject to an RFP issued earlier this year.
You can learn more by going to the City’s Webpage, http://www.hmbcity.com.
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II. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. The selected firm will perform all general legal services needed by the City, except for occasional unusual expertise, as well as provide specialized legal services.
General legal services. Your firm must be readily available to provide all of the following, but not limited to, general legal services on a set retainer:
1. Attendance at all city council and planning commission meetings. 2. Regular attendance at executive team meetings in person or by phone.
3. Attendance at other miscellaneous City meetings on an as‐needed basis. 4. Respond to general inquiries from the City Council and staff. 5. Draft, review, and approve ordinances and resolutions.
6. Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and leases. 7. Advise on labor and employment related issues. 8. Advise on public records and open meetings issues. 9. Advise on ethics related issues.
Approximate annual proportion of time spent by work area: Land Use / Planning / Community Development: 30% Public Works and Environment: 30%
Miscellaneous: 15% (public safety, public meetings, public records, ethics / conflict of interest issues, municipal elections, etc.) Personnel / Employment: 10%
Finance: 10% Parks and Recreation: 5%
B. Special legal services. Legal services other than those described above would be provided on a contracted hourly basis beyond the established retainer fee. These would include, but not be limited to, any litigation, arbitration, mediation, code enforcement, eminent domain (condemnation) work, legal services provided at City’s request to any independent or separate agency or entity of government where the City Council does not act as a legislative body, or which is not operated as a department or division of the City, attendance at meetings of other agencies at the direction of the City Council or City Manager, preparation of development agreements, subdivision agreements, or special projects or meetings pertaining to such matters for which the City may recover the legal fees or expenses from a third party developer or applicant.
Provide the hourly rate for services outside the scope of the retainer services. Describe any areas of law in which you would need to provide specialized services.
C. The City will provide office space to a contract City Attorney who will have some office hours at City Hall.
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III. REQUESTED INFORMATION.
Proposals shall include the following information at a minimum:
A. Qualifications for providing City Attorney services, for each attorney likely to provide contract City Attorney services.
B. Particular areas of knowledge and experience in California law related to cities, including the following:
1. Land use and planning, including CEQA compliance, and specific plans. 2. The California Coastal Act 3. Public contracting for planning, construction, and operation of public facilities such as street /
highway, sanitary sewer, stormwater management, and renewable energy facilities. 4. Taxes, fees, charges, assessment districts, bond financing. 5. Public purchasing and contracts. 6. Development agreements. 7. Interagency agreements / contracts. 8. Ordinance and resolution drafting, review, and approval. 9. Personnel matters and labor negotiations. 10. Code enforcement. 11. Affordable housing. 12. Takings law. 13. Recycled water and groundwater management. 14. Open meetings and public records. 15. Government ethics.
C. Litigation experience. D. Affiliations or clients that could cause conflicts of interest regarding likely City matters. E. How you propose to provide City Attorney services. F. Describe your firm’s style of working with the City Council and City Manager and staff, including method
and frequency of communication.
G. Describe any work that would NOT be covered by your compensation proposal. H. Describe all charges that could be billed to the city. I. Hourly billing rates of each attorney or other legal staff and charges for expenses. The City reserves the
right to negotiate with firm on structure of the billing and / or retainer fee. J. Two references and contact information.
IV. PROPOSAL EVALUATION.
The City Council Human Resources Subcommittee (“Committee”) will review proposals and make recommendations to the full City Council for final approval.
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AGENDA REPORT For meeting of: April 4, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council VIA: Magda Gonzalez, City Manager FROM: Yulia Carter, Finance Director TITLE: MID‐YEAR REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO ADJUST THE FISCAL
YEAR 2016‐2017 BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution to adjust the FY 2016 ‐17 Operating and Capital budget. FISCAL IMPACT: General Fund revenues are amended to $15,038,906, an increase of $409,390 and General Fund operating expenditures are amended to $15,780,315, an increase of $711,875 over the Adopted FY 2016‐17 budget. In addition, staff is recommending a total revenue adjustment of $565,434 and appropriation adjustment of $1,074,583 to other Non‐General Funds. STRATEGIC ELEMENT: This recommendation supports the Fiscal Sustainability and Inclusive Governance Elements of the Strategic Plan. BACKGROUND: The Finance Department staff completed a Mid‐Year Budget Analysis and is proposing adjustments to the FY 2016‐17 Adopted Budget. The City’s departments reviewed their budgets and projections at mid‐year in order to request amendments if needed. The City Manager and Finance staff met with each department to discuss and finalize the Revised FY 2016‐17 Budget recommendations. Staff also incorporated direction from the City Council during the Priority Setting Workshop on March 15, 2017.
Year‐end estimates in operating expenditures in excess of the adopted budget by 5% and $10,000 are considered material in nature and are proposed for a budget adjustment. The year‐end estimates in the Mid‐Year Financial Analysis will be revisited in the development of the FY 2017‐18 budget and significant and material changes will be presented as part of the annual financial presentation.
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DISCUSSION:
This fiscal year 2016‐17 Mid‐year Budget report will focus on the following key objectives:
1. Updating Council on the status of revenues and expenditures within the FY 2016‐17 General Fund Revised Budget and requesting appropriation adjustments to the FY 2016‐17 General Fund totaling $711,875, including year‐to‐date budget appropriation adjustments that were previously approved by Council and resulted in increase of General Fund appropriation by $479,385;
2. Updating Council on the status of revenues and expenditures within the FY 2016‐17 Non‐General Fund Revised Budget and requesting appropriation adjustments to the FY 2016‐17 (Other) Funds totaling $1,074,583, of which $964,583 was previously approved by City Council year‐to‐date;
3. Updating Council on the projected fund balance structure through June 30, 2017;
4. Preparing for the FY 2017‐18 Budget Process.
The FY 2016‐17 Annual Operating and Capital Budget was adopted as a balanced budget. After completion of the mid‐year analysis, staff is pleased to report that the Revised FY 2016‐17 budget continues to be on track. City‐wide revenues across the funds are projected to increase by $974,823 million or 2.8%, while the City‐wide expenditures are expected to go up by $1,786,458 million or 4.3%.
1. Status of General Fund Revenues and Expenditures in FY 2016‐17 Revised Budget
FY 2016‐17 General Fund Revenues
The General Fund is the City’s primary operating fund and is used to account for most day‐to‐day activities. It receives unrestricted revenues and provides the City’s general administrative services, law enforcement, and community development related activities such as planning, building, and engineering. Revenue sources include, but are not limited to transient occupancy tax (TOT), sales tax, property tax, business registration, and current fees for services.
The Revised estimates for General Fund revenues are projected to be $15,038,906 or $409,390 (2.8%) higher than the Adopted Budget of $14,629,516. The following table illustrates the FY 2015‐16 Actual General Fund Revenues, FY 2016‐17 Adopted, and revised budget recommendations.
City of Half Moon BayRevenues by Major Category & Source
Actual Adopted Mid-Year Revised % Change
over 2015-16 2016-17 Proposals 2016-17 Adopted
Transient Occupancy Tax 5,935,558$ 5,933,000$ -$ 5,933,000$ 0.0%Sales taxes 4,068,786 2,521,837 167,000 2,688,837 6.6%Property taxes 3,123,236 3,042,150 202,390 3,244,540 6.7%Other Taxes 808,225 821,100 - 821,100 Intergovernmental 87,410 11,560 - 11,560 Charges for services 627,258 748,042 40,000 788,042 5.3%Other Revenue 1,158,330 1,262,870 - 1,262,870 Allocaton in from Other Funds 288,956 288,956 - 288,956
Total General Fund Revenues 16,097,759$ 14,629,516$ 409,390$ 15,038,905$ 2.8%
General Fund Revenues
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General Fund Revenues Adjustments for Council Consideration
The following revenues are projected to reflect significant increases over the FY 2016‐17 Adopted Budget, and recommended for budget adjustment:
Property tax is the City’s second largest revenue source. The year‐end property tax estimates are also projected to increase by $202,390 or 6.7% due to an unbudgeted payment from the State which represents excess Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF).
Sales and Use Tax is the City’s third largest revenue source. Based on discussions with the City’s sales tax advisor, MuniServices, the local sales activities remain strong and sales tax revenues are projected to exceed the budget by $167,000 or 6.6%.
Charges for Services revenues are projected to increase by $40,000 or 5.3% due to increased volume, efficiency and greater recovery in the delivery of planning services, as a result of bringing more planning functions in‐house.
FY 2016‐17 General Fund Expenditures
Expenditure projections were reviewed based on two categories: personnel costs and general government program budget, as described below. Personnel cost projections are based on the most current payroll cost, and calculated for the remainder of the fiscal year. Overall, FY 2016‐17 General Fund operating expenditures are amended to be $15,780,315, an increase of $711,875 or 4.7% higher than the Adopted Budget of $15,068,440.
Staff Adjustments to Budget
During the mid‐year budget review process, staff is making a number of minor cleanup changes and adjustments within the department’s budgets. Money is moved from various individual line items with savings to other line items within a department budget. This is done when a line item may go over its original budget amount.
These changes are considered routine and have minimal effects on the overall General Fund and Non‐General Fund budgets and remain within the Council approved funding levels of the FY 2016‐17 Annual Operating Budget.
Previously Approved Changes to the FY 2016‐17 Budget
At every Council meeting, staff brings agenda items for Council’s consideration and approval. Some of these items require amendments to the original budget. During the mid‐year budget review process, Finance staff incorporated all previously approved budget amendments year‐to‐date into the Revised Budget. These adjustments increased the General Fund appropriation by $479,385, as further described in Attachment 4.
General Fund Expenditure Appropriation Adjustments for Council Consideration
ERAF Transfer ($202,930)
City Council has previously directed staff to allocate all excess Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) revenue to fund general capital expenses. Since FY 1992‐93, cities, special districts and the County are mandated to shift a portion of their property tax dollars to the ERAF and use these monies to reduce the State’s obligation to fund non‐basic 34
aid schools up to the State guaranteed funding level. Excess ERAF, or the amounts remaining in the fund after distribution of the required funds to the schools, are refunded back to local taxing agencies in the same proportion as their contributions. As mentioned above, this revenue was previously unbudgeted due to uncertainty, however it was received in FY 2016‐17 and the corresponding transfer to the General Capital Fund (fund 25) is included as a mid‐year adjustment.
Personnel Changes
Staff is requesting the following additional positions to the current FY 2016‐17 budget:
1. Addition of two Office Assistant I/II positions ($30,100). (Attachment 6‐1) 2. Addition of the Public Works Director Position. (Attachments 6‐2) 3. Addition of a Management Analyst Position in the Public Works Department.
(Attachments 6‐3)
If approved, the positions referenced in items 2 and 3 (above) are projected to be filled in the beginning of FY 2017‐18, so there is no budget impact during the current fiscal year. Although no additional appropriation is requested at this time, staff is presenting these changes for Council’s approval now as a matter of position control, in preparation for the FY 2017‐18 budget, and so that the recruitment process can begin immediately.
2. Status of Non‐General Fund Revenues and Expenditures in FY 2016‐17 Revised Budget
Non‐General Funds include the following categories:
Special Revenue and Capital Funds, including Storm Drain, Main Street Bridge, Gas Tax, Streets and Roads, Measure A, Traffic Mitigation, Library Operating and Capital, Parks Development, Affordable Housing, Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant, Public Facilities, General Capital and Land Assets funds
Debt Service Funds
Enterprise Funds, including Sewer Operating and Capital funds, and
Internal Service Funds, including Vehicle and Equipment Replacement, Risk Management, and Pension Stabilization funds.
In the Adopted FY 2016‐17 Budget, these revenues comprise $20,282,992 or 58.1% of the City’s $34,912,507 total revenue budget. The non‐general fund revenues are projected to increase by $565,434 or 2.8% to $20,848,426, and $586,285 of this increase has been previously approved by the Council (Attachment 4).
Non‐General Fund expenditures comprise $26,679,519 or 63.9% of the City’s $41,747,959 total expenditure budget. These expenditures are proposed to be amended by $1,074,583 to $27,754,102, and $964,583 of this increase has been previously approved by Council (Attachment 4).
Non‐General Fund Revenue Adjustments for Council Consideration
The following adjustments to non‐general fund revenues are presented to Council for consideration and approval:
1. Increase of $300,000 in revenue estimate in the Parks Development Fund is due to Park 35
Development Fees received from the Carnoustie development project. This amount was originally budgeted in FY 2015‐16 but was not received until FY 2016‐17.
2. The aforementioned transfer of ERAF revenue from the General Fund into the Capital General Fund (fund 25), per the City Council’s policy on use of ERAF revenues to fund capital improvement.
3. A decrease in revenues in the Sewer Operating and Capital funds in the amount of $523,241. The sewer revenues were originally estimated based on prior year’s budget figures and were adopted prior to the analysis performed in preparation of the assessment roll, which was adopted by the Council in July, 2016 and filed with the County Controller’s Office to be included on the San Mateo County Property Tax Roll. Additionally, increased water conservation efforts have been effective in reducing water usage, which is a major factor in calculating sewer charges.
Non‐General Fund Expenditure Appropriation Adjustments for Council Consideration
The following adjustments to non‐general fund expenditures are presented to Council for consideration and approval:
1. Additional appropriation of $30,000 in the Capital General Fund (fund 25) to fund the redesign of the front counter at the Ted Adcock Community Center to comply with ADA regulations. This project will commence upon approval and will be completed by the second quarter of FY 2017‐18. (Attachment 6‐4)
2. Additional appropriation of $80,000 in the Capital General Fund (fund 25) to fund the “Ted Adcock Center Re‐roof” project. This project was originally scheduled for FY 2017‐18, but has become a priority due to recent storms. This project will commence upon approval and will be completed by the end of the FY 2016‐17. (Attachment 6‐5)
3. Projected Fund Balance Structure
Should the Council approve the recommendations listed above, the ending General Fund balance as of June 30, 2017 is projected to be approximately $9,998,036 which is $302,485 lower than the Adopted FY 2016‐17 budget level of $10,300,521.
These amounts have been updated from the figures presented in the 2016‐17 Adopted budget following the independent audit of FY 2015‐16. Under GASB 54, this balance is made up of the following components: non‐spendable items or portions of fund balance that cannot be liquidated, restricted amounts for use by outside agencies, committed amounts by Council action such as emergency/contingency reserves, and assigned balances to pay off unfunded liabilities and to fund infrastructure improvements. The total of these restricted reserves is projected to be $5,219,435 leaving an unassigned projected balance of $4,778,602. The total fund balance of $9,998,036 equates to 89% of operating expenditures, which is well above the Government Finance Officers Association of the US and Canada (GFOA) recommendation for government entities, and is a good indicator of the City’s strong financial health.
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Please refer to the attached summary schedule presented in Attachment 5 of this staff report for additional information on the City’s revised FY 2016‐17 projected fund balances.
4. Preparing for the FY 2017‐18 Budget Process
In April 2017, the Finance staff will issue budget instructions for the FY 2017‐18 Budget to all departments. Finance staff is now working closely with the City Manager and all departments to develop budget factors and assumptions that will be used to prepare the FY 2017‐18 Budget.
Staff will continue the modified zero‐based budgeting process methodology implemented for the FY 2016‐17 budget. Each department will be provided their Base Budget expenditure allotments consistent with the FY 2016‐17 adopted budget at the current service levels, adjusted by known personnel salary and benefit increases, and inflationary increases for most operational expenses. Each department will be given an opportunity to submit prioritized program changes for service level enhancements or reductions to the base budget.
The goal of this budget process is to develop the City’s budget by completing a full analysis of the City’s current service level to identify necessary and desirable service increase and/or reduction options, which when combined, will reach a balanced and sustainable budget. To this end, the City Manager will formulate a packaged budget recommendation of service enhancements and/or reductions for Council to consider. The staff recommendations will be based on several factors, primarily the Council’s FY 2017‐18 priorities, other factors include the City’s strategic plan, staffing capacity and potential impact to the overall City operation and services provided to the community.
Staff will be preparing for the budget study session with the Council scheduled on May 2, 2017, and final FY 2017‐18 budget adoption in June. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution authorizing adjustments to the FY 2016‐17 Operating and Capital Budget 2. FY 2016‐17 Summary of Revenues and Transfers by Fund 3. FY 2016‐17 Summary of Expenditures and Transfers by Fund
DesignationsActual
2015‐16 *
Adopted
Budget 2016‐17
Revised Budget
2016‐17Beginning Fund Balance 9,542,557$ 10,739,446$ 10,739,446$
Total Revenue 16,097,759 14,629,516 15,038,905
Total Expenditures 14,900,870 15,068,440 15,780,315
Ending Fund Balance 10,739,446 10,300,521 9,998,036
Operating Contingency (2,634,380) (3,339,286) (3,355,816)
Assigned for Measure J (1,033,619) (363,619) (363,619)
Assigned for Main Street Bridge Contingencies (1,500,000) (1,500,000) (1,500,000)
Total Designations (5,167,999) (5,202,905) (5,219,435)
Undesignated Fund Balance 5,571,447 5,097,617 4,778,602
Total Operating Expenses 8,781,267 11,130,952 11,186,052
Ending Fund Balance as % of Expenses 122% 93% 89%
* Fiscal Year 2015‐16 numbers have been updated from the original Adopted Budget to reflect audited figures.
GENERAL FUND (RESTRICTED & UNRESTRICTED BALANCES)
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4. FY 2016‐17 City Council Previously Approved Budget Amendments 5. FY 2016‐17 Fund Balance Summary by Fund 6. FY 2016‐17 Budget Adjustments Request Forms
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RESOLUTION NO. C‐2017‐
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY 2016‐17 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2016‐17 Annual Operating and Capital Budget on June 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Mid‐Year Budget analysis and requested adjustments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend an appropriations limit, pursuant to California Constitution Article XII B, for fiscal year 2016‐17 to $43,534,417;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Half Moon Bay hereby approves the budget adjustment increasing the City‐wide revenues and expenditures as follows:
******************************************************* I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution duly PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California at a meeting held on the 4th day of April, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES, Councilmembers: NOES, Councilmembers: ABSENT, Councilmembers: ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
__________________________ Debbie Ruddock, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Jessica Blair, City Clerk
Revenues Expenditures
Fund Name Adjustments Fund Name Adjustments
GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND 711,875$
Sales taxes 167,000$ ENTERPRISE FUNDS 180,098$
Property taxes 202,390 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Charges for services 40,000 Library Capital 131,900$
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 409,390 Capital General 454,385
ENTERPRISE FUNDS (523,241)$ Drainage Capital 198,200
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Public Facilities 110,000
Library Capital 131,900$ TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE 894,485$
Parks Development 300,000 Total All Funds 1,786,458
Capital General 656,775
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE 1,088,675$
Total All Funds 974,823
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Actual Adopted Previously Mid-Year Revised $ Change over % Change over
Fund Name 2015-16 2016-17 Approved Proposals 2016-17 Adopted Adopted
GENERAL FUND 16,097,759$ 14,629,516$ -$ 409,390$ 15,038,906$ 409,390$ 2.8%
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Sewer Operating 2,822,047 3,014,900 - (489,241) 2,525,659 (489,241) -16.2%
Sewer Capital 1,986,956 1,883,100 - (34,000) 1,849,100 (34,000) -1.8%
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 4,809,004 4,898,000 - (523,241) 4,374,759 (523,241) -18.0%
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Storm Drain Operating 125,567 50,600 - - 50,600 - -
Main Street Bridge 80,118 143,400 - - 143,400 - -
Gas Tax 275,465 374,539 - - 374,539 - -
Streets and Roads 1,391,521 1,007,100 - - 1,007,100 - -
Measure A 250,794 264,660 - - 264,660 - -
Traffic Mitigation 220,553 398,570 - - 398,570 - -
Library Operation 52,748 10,600 - - 10,600 - -
Library Capital 8,365,242 6,272,000 131,900 - 6,403,900 131,900 2.1%
Park/Facilities Development 1,454,961 962,590 - 300,000 1,262,590 300,000 31.2%
Affordable Housing 403,862 358,300 - - 358,300 - -
Capital General - 1,536,628 454,385 202,390 2,193,403 656,775 42.7%
Police Grants 126,969 101,300 - - 101,300 - -
Drainage Capital 209,420 973,140 - - 973,140 - -
Public Facilities 540,970 222,300 - - 222,300 - -
13,498,190 12,675,727 586,285 502,390 13,764,401 1,088,675 8.6%
Vehicle Replacement 4,800 3,949 - - 3,949 - -
Equipment Replacement 562,959 257,637 - - 257,637 - -
Risk Management 434,064 837,134 - - 837,134 - -
Pension Stabilization 333,295 414,147 - - 414,147 - -
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 1,335,118 1,512,867 - - 1,512,867 - -
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 1,346,783 1,196,398 - - 1,196,398 - -
20,989,094 20,282,992 586,285 (20,851) 20,848,426 565,434 2.8%
Total All Funds 37,086,853$ 34,912,507$ 586,285$ 388,538$ 35,887,331$ 974,824$ 2.8%
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE AND
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
Total Other Funds
Budget Adjustments
City of Half Moon Bay
FY 2016-17 Budget
Summary of Revenue & Transfers by Fund
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Actual Adopted Previously Mid-Year Revised $ Change over % Change over
Fund Name 2015-16 2016-17 Approved Requests 2016-17 2015-16 2015-16
GENERAL FUND 14,900,870$ 15,068,440$ 479,385$ 232,490$ 15,780,315$ 711,875$ 4.7%
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Sewer Operating 2,827,709 3,322,270 180,098 - 3,502,368 180,098 5.4%
Sewer Capital 508,120 2,156,700 - - 2,156,700 - 0.0%
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 3,335,829 5,478,970 180,098 - 5,659,068 180,098 3.1%
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Storm Drain Operating 89,276 49,646 - - 49,646 - -
Main Street Bridge 93,185 175,000 - - 175,000 - -
Gas Tax 488,246 432,505 - - 432,505 - -
Streets and Roads 677,799 1,134,750 - - 1,134,750 - -
Measure A 332,793 280,883 - - 280,883 - -
Traffic Mitigation 77,245 274,155 - - 274,155 - -
Library Operation 43,769 41,000 - - 41,000 - -
Library Capital 1,481,726 11,567,000 131,900 - 11,698,900 131,900 1.1%
Park/Facilities Development 1,601,905 1,157,890 - - 1,157,890 - -
Affordable Housing - 60,000 - - 60,000 - -
Capital General - 1,400,100 454,385 - 1,854,485 454,385 32.5%
Police Grants 148,308 100,000 - - 100,000 - -
Drainage Capital 232,643 961,022 198,200 - 1,159,222 198,200 0
Public Facilities 325,943 570,490 - 110,000 680,490 110,000 19.3%
Land Assets
5,592,838 18,204,442 784,485 110,000 19,098,927 894,485 4.9%
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 897,046 2,055,578 - - 2,055,578 - -
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 937,704 940,529 - - 940,529 - -
10,763,417 26,679,519 964,583 110,000 27,754,102 1,074,583 4.0%
Total All Funds* 25,664,287$ 41,747,959$ 1,443,968$ 342,490$ 43,534,417$ 1,786,458$ 4.3%
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE AND
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
City of Half Moon Bay
Summary of Expenditures & Transfers by Fund
Total Other Funds
Budget Adjustments
FY 2016-17 Budget
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Action Item DepartmentCouncil Action
DateDescription
Revenues Expenses
General Fund (01)
COUNCIL COMPENSATION INCREASE City Council $14,000 12/6/2016 Councilmember pay increased (from $300/month to $735/month)
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH PACIFICA COMMUNITY TELEVISION Non-Department $11,000 7/19/2016 Recording of ad hoc meeting of significant public interest
SIDEWALK REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Non-Department $150,000 1/17/2017 Transfer to General Capital Fund for repair of 300 identified locations
CORREAS STREET UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT (2016-01) Community Development $304,385 8/16/2016 Transfer to General Capital Fund for Correas Street Utility District
construction costs
Total General Fund: $0 $479,385
Sewer Capital Fund (05)
SEWER SYSTEM ENGINEERING SUPPORT Non-Department $90,000 12/15/2015 VW Housen ongoing contract
Total Sewer Capital Fund: $0 $90,000
Sewer Capital Fund (06)
SEWER AUTHORITY MID‐COASTSIDE – RECYCLED WATER PROJECT Non-Department $90,098 10/4/2016 25% Basis of Design related to Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside's Recycled
Water Project
Total Sewer Capital Fund: $0 $90,098
Drainage Fund (14)
SEYMOUR DITCH EROSION REPAIR PROJECT * Community Development $198,200 3/21/2017 Seymour Ditch Erosion Repair Costs
Total Library Fund: $0 $198,200
Library Fund (15)
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE LIBRARY PROJECT Non-Department ($131,900) 2/7/2017 Revenue from Friends of HMB Library to support the inclusion of Additive
Alternate Bid items
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE LIBRARY PROJECT Non-Department $131,900 2/7/2017 Increase in contract expenses to support the inclusion of Additive Alternate
Bid items
Total Library Fund: ($131,900) $131,900
General Capital Fund (25)
CORREAS STREET UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT (2016-01) Community Development ($304,385) 8/16/2016 Transfer from General Fund for Correas Street Underground Utility District
CIP project costs
CORREAS STREET UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT (2016-01) Community Development $304,385 8/16/2016 Correas Street Underground Utility District construction costs
SIDEWALK REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Non-Department ($150,000) 1/17/2017 Transfer from General Fund for repair of 300 identified locations
SIDEWALK REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Non-Department $150,000 1/17/2017 Expense for repair of 300 identified locations
Total General Capital Fund: ($454,385) $454,385
Total Non-General Funds: ($586,285) $964,583
Total All Funds: ($586,285) $1,443,968
FY 2016-17
City Council Previously Approved Budget Amendments
Fiscal Impact
* Staff is correcting an error in the March 21, 2017 staff report regarding the Seymour Ditch Erosion Project funding. The project will not require a transfer from the General Fund as originally requested, and
should be funded from the Drainage Fund (Fund 14), where there is sufficient fund balance available.
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Audit Revenues & Expenditures Revenue Projected
Fund Balance Trsfrs In & Trsfrs Out Over(Under) Fund Balance
7/1/2016 Budget Budget Expenditures 6/30/2017
GENERAL FUND
01 General* $10,739,444 15,038,906$ 15,780,315$ (741,409)$ 9,998,036$
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
05 Sewer Operating 1 2,927,930 2,525,659 3,502,368 (976,709) 1,951,221
06 Sewer Capital 1 21,579,281 1,849,100 2,156,700 (307,600) 21,271,681 Total Enterprise Funds 1 24,507,211 4,374,759 5,659,068 (1,284,309) 23,222,902
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
07 Storm Drain Operating 149,456 50,600 49,646 954 150,410
09 Main Street Bridge 607,275 143,400 175,000 (31,600) 575,675
10 Gas Tax 109,273 374,539 432,505 (57,967) 51,307
11 Streets and Roads* 4,628,790 1,007,100 1,134,750 (127,650) 4,501,140
12 Measure A* 150,299 264,660 280,883 (16,223) 134,076
13 Traffic Mitigation* 380,980 398,570 274,155 124,415 505,395
15 Library* 126,114 10,600 41,000 (30,400) 95,714
16 Library Capital 10,513,844 6,403,900 11,698,900 (5,295,000) 5,218,844
17 Park/Facilities Development* 406,713 1,262,590 1,157,890 104,700 511,413
19 Affordable Housing 1,795,746 358,300 60,000 298,300 2,094,046
25 Capital General - 2,193,403 1,854,485 338,918 338,918
22 Police Grants 193,629 101,300 100,000 1,300 194,929
14 Drainage Capital 555,431 973,140 1,159,222 (186,082) 369,349
48 Public Facilities 753,219 222,300 680,490 (458,190) 295,028
79 Land Assets* 226,823,920 - - - 26,823,920
Total Special Revenue and Capital Project Funds 47,194,690 13,764,401 19,098,927 (5,334,525) 41,860,164
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
61 Vehicle Replacement 1 546,360 3,949 61,060 (57,111) 489,249
62 Equipment Replacement 1 973,956 257,637 756,937 (499,300) 474,656
63 Risk Management 1 1,530,983 837,134 827,634 9,500 1,540,483
64 Retirement Stabilization Fund 11,015,252 414,147 409,947 4,200 1,019,452
Total Internal Service Funds 14,066,551 1,512,867 2,055,578 (542,711) 3,523,840
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
77 Judgment Obligation Bond -Series A* (5,444) - - - (5,444)
78 Judgment Obligation Bond -Series B* 11,237,125 1,196,398 940,529 255,869 11,492,993
Total Debt Service Funds 11,231,681 1,196,398 940,529 255,869 11,487,549
Total Other Funds 87,000,132$ 20,848,425$ 27,754,102$ (6,905,677)$ 80,094,455$
Total All Funds 97,739,576$ 35,887,331$ 43,534,417$ (7,647,086)$ 90,092,491$
City of Half Moon Bay
Fund Balances Summary
FY 2016-17 Revised Budget
1 Enterprise and Internal Service Fund Balances are presented on a Net Asset basis, in accordance with GASB Statement No. 34.
2 Land Assets Fund Balance includes Glencree and Beechwood property values.
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CITY OF HALF MOON BAY FY2016-2017 BUDGET MID-YEAR EXPENSE AMENDMENT
PROGRAM: 01-15-5XX – City Clerk’s Office REQUEST TITLE: Addition of two temporary Office Assistant I/II positions Is this a Capital Project? Yes ☐ / No☒ If Yes, is this New ☐or Previously Approved CIP☐? Strategic Plan Element(s):
Inclusive Governance Request Summary
The City has undergone a project to update its comprehensive Records Management Program. This includes an inventory of all offsite records, inventory of onsite records, updating the records retention schedule, records management policies and procedures, document imaging policies, and internal filing procedures. City Council has previously approved funds for a consultant and temporary workers to assist with this project. Staff seeks Council approval of the use of two full-time, limited term Office Assistant I/II positions rather than temporary workers. These positions would be filled for no more than six months each. Factors Driving the Request for Change
The City’s records were not properly maintained for quite some time and as Public Records Act requests are received and projects are ongoing, it is critical that the City’s records be up-to-date and organized effectively. This will improve response times to requests, staff time spent on researching project history and documents, and the overall effectiveness of the organization as a whole. The City is choosing to place the work into represented positons of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39 after reaching an impasse when requesting to assign this project to temporary, unrepresented positions. Impact of Change
The addition of these positions will facilitate the completion of the previously approved Records Management project. The community will see an impact by way of faster response times to requests and more effective operation of its government. The overall cost for two full-time positions for five month assignments each will be $75,200. The cost applied to the 2016-2017 budget will be $30,100, based on a hire date for both positions of May 1, 2017.
Alternatives
There are no reasonable staffing alternatives to complete the Records Management project. Cost Summary Line Item Description Fund Dept/Org Accnt Object Code Project Total Amount
Operating Expense (list detail on lines below) 30,100Salary and Benefits 1 15 5XX 30,100Total Operating Costs 30,100
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PROGRAM: Split between General Fund, Sewer Fund and Various Special Revenue Funds REQUEST TITLE: Creation of a Public Works Director Position Is this a Capital Project? Yes ☐ / No☒ If Yes, is this New ☐or Previously Approved CIP☐?
Strategic Plan Element(s): Infrastructure and Environment, Healthy Communities and Public Safety
Request Summary
Staff is requesting creation of a permanent, full time Public Works Director position. Authorization would be a pre-cursor to the formation of a Public Works Department and the reorganization of the Community Development Department. The new Public Works Department would be responsible for general civil engineering work, sewer engineering, traffic engineering, development review, infrastructure master planning, capital improvement program as well as facilities, infrastructure and parks maintenance. The Public Works Director would also serve as staff liaison to the Sewer Authority of Mid-Coast (SAM), C/CAG TAC and other related functions.
Factors Driving the Request for Change
Currently, traditional Public Works functions are split between two departments. Civil engineering, traffic engineering, development review, master planning and capital improvement program fall under the direction of the Community Development Department. Day-to-day oversight of these functions is provided by the Community Development Director. Public Works Maintenance activities are directed by the City Manager or Deputy City Manager. The City Manager is currently the liaison to SAM and the City’s contract sewer engineer.
The City’s financial position has greatly improved in recent years giving rise to greater and expanded expectations for the level of maintenance of basic infrastructure (streets, sewer, parks, etc.) as well as expectations for new/enhanced facilities and infrastructure. Compounding this challenge is the backlog of basic and preventive maintenance that was deferred during lean financial times.
Reorganization and restructure will provide much needed support to the Public Works Superintendent and his crew and to align capital projects design and implementation with maintenance coordination. Further, the action provides the opportunity to consider transition of maintenance of the City’s sewer collection system maintenance from a contract service. Additionally, transitioning SAM liaison responsibilities will provide capacity in the City Manager’s office to assume Recreation related services and activities.
Ultimately, residents will benefit from the action. The restructure results in a efficient, understandable distribution of functions and duties, including traditional Public Works structure. Overall customer service and response time will improve with the restructure.
Impact of Change
The City’s sewer authority, engineering staff and public works maintenance staff would all function under one department which will lead to a greater quality of service for the City overall.
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The Community Development Department would have capacity to address other Council and City
priorities such as affordable housing, and a more reasonable span of program oversight. The Deputy City Manager position would have capacity to manage the day to day operations of the
City Manager’s department.
The ongoing fully burdened annual cost for the Public Works Director position at top step will be $254,018. This position will be funded by a combination of general fund, sewer fund and various special revenue funds (e.g. Gas Tax, Measure A, Storm Drain). Based on the City’s past practice, most appointments are made at mid-range salary scale, and the actual annual cost is likely to be lower in the first few years once the position is filled. The recruitment for the position is expected to be completed in July 2017, so there will be no budget impact for FY 2016-17. Staff is requesting authorization to include this position on a funded list for the FY 2017-18 budget and begin the classification and recruitment process. Alternatives
Continue with the current organizational structure, with the Public Works Division and Sewer reporting to the Deputy City Manager and the Engineering staff reporting to the Community Development Director. This will impact the ability to implement Council’s priorities. Cost Summary
Line Item Description Fund Dept/Org Accnt Object Code Project Total Amount
Operating Expense (list detail on lines below) - None in FY 2016-17Total Operating Costs - Net Operating Costs -
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CITY OF HALF MOON BAY FY2016-2017 BUDGET MID-YEAR EXPENSE AMENDMENT
PROGRAM: Split between General Fund, Sewer Fund and Various Special Revenue Funds REQUEST TITLE: Addition of a Management Analyst Position (Public Works Department) Is this a Capital Project? Yes ☐ / No☒ If Yes, is this New ☐or Previously Approved CIP☒? Strategic Plan Element(s): Infrastructure and Environment, Healthy Communities and Public Safety Request Summary
The request is for the creation of a new permanent full time Management Analyst position to provide dedicated analytical support for the newly formed Public Works Department. The newly formed Public Works Department will be responsible for general civil engineering work, sewer engineering, traffic engineering, development review, infrastructure master planning, capital improvement program development and implementation as well as facilities, infrastructure and parks maintenance. The Management Analyst position would offer general administrative and analytical support to the Public Works Director (new position) and the Public Works Superintendent. Factors Driving the Request for Change
Currently the duties that would be performed by a Management Analyst in the Public Works Department are being shared between a variety of staff in at least three departments, including the Public Works Superintendent, the Management Analyst in the Community Development Department, the Management Analyst in the Finance Department and the Senior Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Department. Creating a new position would allow more capacity to manage the day to day operations of the Public Works Department, especially as it relates to the Capital Improvement Plan and Sewer programs. The City’s financial position has greatly improved in recent years giving rise to greater and expanded expectations for the level of maintenance of basic infrastructure (streets, sewer, parks, etc.) as well as expectations for new/enhanced facilities and infrastructure. Compounding this challenge is the backlog of basic and preventive maintenance that was deferred during lean financial times. Reorganization and restructure will also provide much needed support to the Public Works Superintendent and his crew and to align capital projects design and implementation with maintenance coordination.
The Public Works Department as a result of the reorganization would greatly benefit from a dedicated staff person to perform general administrative functions, respond to community concerns, manage outside contracts, and complete complex analytical projects.
Impact of Change
All of the City’s Public Works Department staff would function under one department which will lead to a greater quality of service for the City overall.
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A dedicated analyst for the Public Works Department will allow improved control over work
prioritization, proactive improvements, resource allocation, and a greater quality of service for the community.
The ongoing fully burdened annual cost for the Management Analyst position at top step will be $137,123. This position will be funded by a combination of general fund, sewer fund and various special revenue funds (e.g. Gas Tax, Measure A, Storm Drain). Based on the City’s past practice, most appointments are made at mid-range salary scale, and the actual annual cost is likely to be lower in the first few years once the position is filled. The recruitment for the position is expected to be completed in July 2017, so there will be no budget impact for FY 2016-17. Staff is requesting authorization to include this position on a funded list for the FY 2017-18 budget and begin the classification and recruitment process.
Alternatives
Continue with the current organizational structure, with the Public Works Superintendent and the Senior Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Department both providing analytical support for the Public Works Division. This will impact the ability to implement Council’s priorities. Cost Summary
Line Item Description Fund Dept/Org Accnt Object Code Project Total Amount
Operating Expense (list detail on lines below) - None in FY 2016-17Total Operating Costs - Net Operating Costs -
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CITY OF HALF MOON BAY FY 2016-17 BUDGET MID-YEAR EXPENSE AMENDMENT
PROGRAM: 48-92-692-000-PROJ – Public Facilities REQUEST TITLE: Ted Adcock Counter Redesign for ADA Compliance Is this a Capital Project? Yes ☒ / No☐ If Yes, is this New ☒ or Previously Approved CIP☐? Strategic Plan Element(s):
Infrastructure and Environment, Healthy Communities and Public Safety Request Summary
Staff requests appropriation in the amount of $30,000 for the redesign of the Ted Adcock Community Center public service counter to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This project will commence upon approval and is anticipated to be completed by the second quarter of FY 2017-18. Factors Driving the Request for Change
The counter in its current state is not ADA compliant. Staff would like to complete the necessary modifications to bring the building and counter into compliance prior to the commencement of summer recreation classes during the upcoming fiscal year. Impact of Change
The counter redesign will assist in creating a welcoming facility for all members of the community. The projected will operated in the Public Facilities Fund (fund 48), where there is sufficient fund balance available for the project. Alternatives
Include project as part of the FY 2017-18 Capital Improvement Program. Cost Summary
Line Item Description Fund Dept/Org Accnt Object Code Project Total Amount
Capital Outlay (list detail on lines below) 30,000Total Operating Costs 48 92 692 000 PROJ 30,000Net Operating Costs 30,000
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PROGRAM: 48-92-692-000-PROJ – Public Facilities REQUEST TITLE: Ted Adcock Center Re-roof Project Is this a Capital Project? Yes ☒ / No☐ If Yes, is this New ☐ or Previously Approved CIP☒? Strategic Plan Element(s):
Infrastructure and Environment, Healthy Communities and Public Safety Request Summary
Staff requests appropriation in the amount of $80,000 for the Ted Adcock Center Re-roof project. This project was originally scheduled for FY 2017-18 but has become a higher priority due to recent storms. The requested budget has remained unchanged from the approved FY 2017-18 Budget. This project will commence upon approval and is anticipated to be complete by the end of the current fiscal year. Factors Driving the Request for Change
Recent storms have caused the roof to deteriorate at a higher level, creating potentially unsafe conditions in the community center. Impact of Change
The re-roof will increase structural integrity of the complex and it will be more prepared for future storms. The projected will operated in the Public Facilities Fund (fund 48), where there is sufficient fund balance available for the project. Alternatives
Include project as part of the FY 2017-18 Capital Improvement Program. Cost Summary
Line Item Description Fund Dept/Org Accnt Object Code Project Total Amount
Capital Outlay (list detail on lines below) 80,000Construction 48 92 692 000 PROJ 72,000PM-CM 48 92 692 000 PROJ 8,000Total Operating Costs 80,000Net Operating Costs 80,000
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BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
AGENDA REPORT
For meeting of: April 4, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council VIA: Magda Gonzalez, City Manager FROM: Michael Bridges, Management Consultant/Special Advisor to City Manager TITLE: AFFIRMATION OF 2017‐2018 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES ______________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: Affirm the 2017‐2018 City Council priorities selected at the March 2017 City Council Priority Setting Workshop:
1. Develop an affordable housing strategy (Accessory Dwelling Units, reducing constraints, and land use plan and zoning updates to address issue);
2. Develop a plan to regulate and tax marijuana (Cultivation); 3. Develop a response to homelessness (Remove encampments, especially around creeks
and waterways and monitor cleared areas, grant funding); 4. Initiate planning for a new or renovated community wide park; and 5. Expand the Transient Occupancy Tax to other short‐term rentals.
FISCAL IMPACT: Staff will prepare the fiscal impacts of each priority for inclusion in the 2017‐2018 budget. STRATEGIC ELEMENT: This action supports the Infrastructure and Environment, Healthy Communities and Public Safety, Fiscal Sustainability, and Inclusive Governance Elements of the Strategic Plan. BACKGROUND: The City Council held a Priority Setting Workshop on March 15, 2017. The workshop was facilitated by Greg Larson, Management Partners, Inc. The purpose of the workshop was to determine the City Council’s top priorities for fiscal year 2017/18, and provide direction for developing the 2017/18 budget. Prior to the Priority Setting Workshop, Mr. Larson interviewed each of the City Council Members. Additionally, Mr. Larson also facilitated an executive team review of the City Council’s current priorities prior to the Council workshop. The Management Partners’ report of the workshop is attached.
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DISCUSSION: At the Priority Setting Workshop, Management Partners shared the recent victories mentioned by Council Member and staff during the interviews. Management Partners then shared the priorities mentioned by the City Council and staff during the interviews. After reviewing the priorities, Mr. Larson shared the resources needed to accomplish the priorities mentioned. The City Council then reviewed the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2017‐18. The discussion included review of projects recommended for future years given resource constraints. The City Council agreed with the recommended projects for the next fiscal year and provide additional guidance in preparation of the capital budget. After the CIP discussion, staff presented updates and requested clarification on five topic areas previously discussed at City Council Study Sessions. The topics included immigration, adult use of marijuana regulation and taxation, the sidewalk repair program, homelessness, and affordable housing. The City Council discussed each topic and provided further direction to staff for each area. Finally, the City Council reviewed each priority; those that were completed or no longer relevant were removed from the list. Council then participated in a voting exercise to determine the priorities staff should focus on and include in the 2017‐18 fiscal year budget. The City Council selected the top five priorities:
1. Develop an affordable housing strategy (Accessory Dwelling Units, reducing constraints, and land use plan and zoning updates to address issue)
2. Develop a plan to regulate and tax marijuana (Cultivation) 3. Develop a response to homelessness (Remove encampments, especially around creeks
and waterways and monitor cleared areas, grant funding) 4. Initiate planning for a new or renovated community wide park 5. Expand the Transient Occupancy Tax to other short‐term rentals
ATTACHMENTS: Management Partners’ City of Half Moon Bay Council Priority Setting Workshop Report, March 2017
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March 2017
City of Half Moon Bay Council Priority Setting Workshop
Held March 15, 2017
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Table of Contents City Council Workshop Report .............................................................................................................. 1
Workshop Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1 Workshop Objectives ................................................................................................................... 1 Participants ................................................................................................................................. 1 Workshop Agenda ....................................................................................................................... 2 Ground Rules .............................................................................................................................. 2 Workshop Preparation ................................................................................................................ 2
Review of Recent Victories ............................................................................................................. 3
Review of Priorities Mentioned During Interviews .................................................................... 3
Review of the Resources Needed as Mentioned During Interviews ........................................ 4
Discussion of Capital Improvement Program Project Prioritization ........................................ 5 Discussion Summary .................................................................................................................. 6
Discussion of Study Session Direction .......................................................................................... 8 Discussion Summary .................................................................................................................. 9
Council Priorities Discussion ........................................................................................................ 11
Next Steps ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Attachment A – City of Half Moon Bay Fiscal Year 2017-18 Council Priorities Ranking ......... 13 Initial Dot Voting Exercise Ranking ........................................................................................ 13 Follow-Up Dot Voting Exercise Prioritization by Council Members ...................................... 14
Attachment B – Workshop Evaluation ................................................................................................ 15
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City Council Workshop Report
Workshop Overview The City of Half Moon Bay held a workshop with the Council, City Manager and staff on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Half Moon Bay Lodge from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the workshop was to determine the Council’s top priorities and provide direction to staff for developing the fiscal year 2017-18 budget.
Workshop Objectives
• Strengthen the Council/staff collaborative relationship • Adopt common priorities for the next two years • Integrate Capital Improvement Program planning into priority
setting • Identify resources needed to achieve Council priorities.
Participants The following list shows the workshop participants.
• Mayor Debbie Ruddock • Vice Mayor Deborah Penrose • Councilmember Adam Eisen • Councilmember Rick Kowalczyk • Councilmember Harvey Rarback • City Manager Magda Gonzalez • Deputy City Attorney Reed Gallogly • Yulia Carter, Finance Director • Russell Brunson, Administrative Services Manager • John Doughty, Director of Community Development • Captain John Munsey, Chief of Police Services • Mike Bridges, Special Advisor/Management Consultant
The workshop was facilitated by Greg Larson with support from Patricia Black, both of whom are with Management Partners.
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Workshop Agenda
• Welcome by the Mayor and Call to Order • Public Comment • Review Meeting Objectives, Overview of the Day and
Ground Rules • Review Recent Victories • Review Interview Results – Priorities and Resources Needed • Discuss Resource Assessment • Review Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects and
Priorities • Clarify Prior Study Session Direction • Participate in Priority Setting Exercise and Discussion • Discuss Council Workload Management and Next Steps • Adjournment (Mayor)
Ground Rules
The facilitator suggested several ground rules to help the group work together and achieve the workshop objectives.
• Seek consensus • Listen • Participate • Focus on the issues • Be realistic about what is possible
Workshop Preparation
Prior to the workshop, interviews were conducted with members of the City Council. In addition, Management Partners facilitated an executive staff review of current City Council priorities and prior Council study session direction.
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Review of Recent Victories Greg Larson shared the recent victories mentioned by Council Members and staff during interviews. The victories were organized by the number of mentions received, as shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1. Recent Victories Mentioned by Council and Staff During Interviews
Mentions by Interview Participants Recent Victory
All Participants
• Library launched (financing, construction) • Infrastructure (sidewalks, streets, sewer, bridges)
o Skate park o Coastal trail bridges o Dutra Park, storm water planning, traffic signals, Main Street bridge, and
more
Majority of Participants
• Staffing, reorganization and new City Manager o Restoring Parks and Recreation o Creating new grant writing function
• Financial strength and lawsuit recovery • Community engagement and Spanish language outreach (NET Program)
One or Two Participants
• Council transition • Two study sessions held
o Immigration o Proposition 64 and Affordable Housing
• Transparency (records retention) • Started General Plan update • Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan started • Repairing Seymour Street prior to emergency
Review of Priorities Mentioned During Interviews After reviewing the recent victories, Greg shared the priorities mentioned by Council Members and staff during interviews. The priorities were organized by the number of mentions received, as shown in Table 2 on the next page.
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Table 2. Priorities Mentioned by Council and Staff During Interviews
Mentions by Interview Participants Priorities
Most Participants
• Prioritization – the work we’ll be doing today • Housing and affordable housing • Homelessness • Mobility Improvements:
o Traffic o Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
• Community engagement and communications, especially with the Latino community
Majority of Participants • Improved inter-agency relations • Consider how best to address the Moonridge area
One or Two Participants
• Update General Plan and Local Coastal Plan • Initiate planning for a new multi-purpose community park • Assess City properties for use and disposition • Ensure grant writing is successful • Provide Pilarcitos Creek improvements (access trail with interpretive stations) • Assess Parks and Recreation advisory body and staffing needs • Reconstitute architectural committee for plan review • Integrate and prioritize watershed management and drainage issues • Develop new Downtown Revitalization Strategy • Enhance emergency preparedness with local medical liability support • Manage and tax short term rentals with TOT for revenue generation • Adopt a new, small, visible project annually that is easily achieved
Review of the Resources Needed as Mentioned During Interviews After reviewing the priorities mentioned during interviews, Greg shared the resources needed to accomplish priorities mentioned by Council Members and staff during interviews. The resources needed were organized by each resource area, as shown in Table 3 on the next page. Following the review of the resources needed, additional discussion focused on staff capacity.
Specifically, a survey of the executive staff revealed that they were working an average of 53 hours per week already, with only 12% of their time available for Council-directed special projects. (The balance of their time is spent overseeing and improving existing day-to-day operations.)
The City Council then reviewed proposed mid-year budget additions to strengthen public works, external communications, restore in-house parks and recreation staff and programs, and initiate a comprehensive staff workload assessment.
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Table 3. Resources Needed to Accomplish Priorities Mentioned by Council and Staff During Interviews
Resource Area Resource Details
Council Capacity and Clarity
• Develop Council consensus • Adopt and adhere to a few priorities • Manage new priorities • Address our ability to deal with conflict • Decide how to make quick and clear decisions • Develop Council Code of Conduct and decorum • Understand role of City Manager • Understand limited staff capacity beyond day-to-day operations
Staff Capacity and Direction
• Minimize staff feeling overwhelmed • Move to a two-year budget • Perform an organizational staffing analysis • Restore previously eliminated positions • Identify needed staff resources • Ensure effective project management and tracking
Financial Capacity
• Be fiscally vigilant • Use limited funds in tangible and visible ways • If funding is needed for a priority, provide it • If more funding is needed, acquire it before spending it
Community Capacity
• Discuss divisive issues, particularly on growth and funding • Recognize that most issues have some critical constituents • Involve community more in policy making and service delivery • Provide easier access to information for the public • Manage public input
External Dynamics
• Encourage other agencies to perform their roles for City benefit (e.g., Coastal Commission, County)
• Work with other agencies to resolve competing priorities and delays • Prepare for natural events (e.g., disaster, weather)
Discussion of Capital Improvement Program Project Prioritization
Community Development Director John Doughty reviewed the CIP with Council. The discussion reviewed mandatory projects the City is required to do during FY 2017-18, current priority projects for FY 2017-18, potential projects for Council members to consider and projects that have been recommended to be postponed due to resource constraints.
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Discussion Summary
FY 2017-18 Priority CIP Projects
Key Takeaways
Facilities Assessment
• Facilities assessment will include opportunities for environmental sustainability (e.g., energy efficiency, solar access).
Main Street Bridge
• Previous project called for bridge replacement that was inconsistent with voter initiative
• The assessment by Atkinson-Noland did not address seismic, scour and other related issues
• The new rehabilitation project includes seismic retrofits, street realignment, and bicycle and pedestrian crossing improvements. Costs associated with the bicycle and pedestrian crossing is wrapped into the total cost of the project and will be considered past of the required local funding match
• Public vote on the new bridge repair project expected in June 2018
Highway 1 North Project
• Mobility Committee Council Member would like to review the Highway 1 Project although state requirements must be followed to maintain grant funding
• Signalization and other Highway 1 improvements required apart from the full SMCTA project, and the City would have to fund a portion of those improvements
Main Street Pavement Repairs
• Timing should be moved up from the third quarter, if possible. High season and the Pumpkin Festival are quickly approaching and the work needs to be completed before these events.
• Costs may change • Outreach campaign targeting shop and homeowners near the
affected area as well as the public at large needs to be implemented as soon as project timeline is determined
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Poplar Beach Vertical Access
• Larger erosion analysis needs to occur first, but could be integrated into this project
• Scope of work can be expanded to o Address drainage issues o Improve access o Study design o Connect to the Coastal Trail
• If project is moved to FY 2017-18, clarify project language to state that this is the start of the project only
General Comments
• Adding one full-time equivalent (FTE) employee would improve staff capacity to achieve more projects
• If the Public Works Department is implemented, capital program management would move out of the Community Development Department and improve internal capacity
Council Direction
Council requests the following from staff.
Emergency Response Fund
• Implement the emergency response funding at the suggested monetary amount
Highway 1 North Project
• Staff to prepare the preliminary design and present to Council: o Cost implications of not moving forward with the project o Aesthetic features that can be added into the project o Caltrans requirements related to the project o Incorporate and document related projects and costs
(including the design and installation of the Terrace Signal)
• Ensure Council discretion to stop the full highway safety project after preliminary design (30%)
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Main Street Pavement Repairs
• Complete the major reconstruction work by fall of 2017 • Review the possibility of making the Downtown an assessment
district to address street and sidewalk repairs and other issues (add to the three- to five-year CIP)
Small Projects
• Staff to bring forward rendering for flag pole at Mac Dutra Plaza
Poplar Beach Vertical Access
• Staff perform larger analysis that includes o Address drainage issues o Improve access o Study design o Connect to the Coastal Trail
• Consider linkage to and timing with Poplar Complete Streets Project
Staffing
• Council refers staffing considerations to the City Manager
Potential Long-Term Projects to Add to the CIP
Council identified three potential projects to add to the CIP.
• Rehabilitation of the Poplar pedestrian/bicycle trail from Railroad Avenue to the coastal trail
• Determine feasibility of creating a Downtown Assessment District • Determine the feasibility of acquiring the Peninsula Open Space
Trust (POST) property on Highway 1
Discussion of Study Session Direction Staff presented updates and requested clarification on five topics previously discussed during a Council study session. The topics are immigration, marijuana regulation and taxation, the sidewalk repair program, homelessness, and affordable housing. Council members discussed each topic area and provided the following direction to staff.
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Discussion Summary
Immigration
Key Takeaways
• Community groups are forming to help address the issue; one group would like to provide outreach and communication services for the City
• A program is being developed to utilize social media and text messaging to relay information to the community
• Additional staff resources are needed to accomplish project • Website, Twitter posts and text updates will be linked
Council Direction
Council requests staff to proceed as previously directed.
Marijuana Regulation and Taxation
Key Takeaways
• Multiple changes are needed to City ordinances and codes • Additional taxes will trigger a ballot election • Fees need to be developed and implemented • Licensing system will be required • Potential for development impact fees • Additional staff resources are needed to accomplish project • Focus is on cultivation and manufacturing, not retail
Council Direction
Council requests staff to proceed as previously directed and focus on cultivation and manufacturing of marijuana.
Sidewalk Repair Program
Key Takeaways
• Costs for the program will decrease over time • Staffing is needed
Council Direction
Council affirms the program outline, proposed budget and 50/50 cost-sharing option as presented and directs staff to proceed.
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Homelessness
Staff presented multiple options including cost analyses to address homelessness issues in the City. The options included providing basic services and support, increasing financial support to services provided by external agencies and the County of San Mateo, investing in the jobs program, removing and monitoring homeless encampments, and providing a daytime shelter.
Key Takeaways
• Homelessness requires a comprehensive solution • San Mateo County should be providing funding as well • Revenue is needed to address the issue
o Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) o Measure A o Ballot measure for sales tax increase
• Removing current encampments may cause new encampments to pop-up elsewhere
• Additional staff resources are needed to accomplish project • Trail maintenance and creek clean-up will need to occur on a
regular basis once encampments are removed
Council Direction
Council requests the following from staff.
• Provide information related to the Park and Ride lease • Develop a $50,000 grant application that outlines specific areas of
focus for a non-profit to expand homeless services that includes o Jobs program expansion o Clear grant conditions and specifications o Van or shuttle for job and shelter accessibility
• Prioritize encampment removal and monitoring, especially around creeks and waterways
Affordable Housing
Staff presented multiple options to address affordable housing in the City. The options included programs focused on allowing for Accessory Dwelling Units and reducing constraints on development.
General Discussion
• New developments should incorporate modern concepts including co-housing and shared facilities
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• Additional planning staff is needed to accomplish projects • A housing policy needs to be developed that incorporates
o Affordability o Supply and demand o Single-family home developments o Impact fees based on square footage o Water-use regulations and requirements
Key Takeaways
Program 1: Accessory Dwelling Units
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) could include modular constructions
• Program and guidebook should be easy to understand
Program 2: Reduce Constraints to Development
• Explore inclusionary housing options
Program 3: Combination of Programs 1 and 2
• Add a study to the Land-Use Plan (LUP) Update that considers rezoning for Strawflower Plaza, Regency Plaza, etc. to allow for new mixed use development
• Review development processes, including the permitting process, to reduce time and processing burdens that may discourage affordable housing, and include property owners and developers in that review
• Explore opportunities for tiny houses developments
Council Direction
Council requests staff develop Program 3 and include a rezoning study via the LUP.
Council Priorities Discussion After lunch, Council members reviewed and amended the Council priorities for FY 2017-18. Each priority was reviewed and those that were completed or no longer relevant were removed from the list. Council members and staff participated in a dot voting exercise to determine what priorities staff should focus on during the fiscal year. Council members then further refined the priorities. The results of this discussion can be seen in Attachment A.
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The resulting top five priorities for subsequent Council consideration are:
1. Develop an affordable housing strategy (as discussed previously) 2. Develop a plan to regulate and tax marijuana (as discussed
previously) 3. Develop a response to homelessness (grant funding, encampment
cleanup) 4. Initiate planning for a new or renovated community wide park 5. Expand the Transient Occupancy Tax to other short-term rentals
Management Partners concluded the discussion with a brief overview of practices from other jurisdictions to ensure focus on and completion of the Council-adopted priorities. These other practices include:
• Posting the adopted priorities in the Council Chambers • Directing which priorities can be delayed or deferred if and when
additional priorities or projects are added during subsequent Council meetings during the course of the year
• Requesting biannual or quarterly updates on Council priorities • Managing Council and constituent referrals to minimize major
new work efforts or projects.
Next Steps Participants ended the workshop by reviewing next steps and completing an evaluation form. Attachment B provides the evaluation and all written comments.
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Attachment A – City of Half Moon Bay Fiscal Year 2017-18 Council Priorities Ranking
City of Half Moon Bay Fiscal Year 2017-18 Council Priorities
Initial Dot Voting Exercise Ranking
City Council Priority Work
Underway Resources Needed Votes from
Council Votes
from Staff Total Votes
Homelessness No Council direction, staff and resources 4 3 7 Immigration No 3 4 7 Affordable Housing Yes Council direction, staff and resources 2 4 6 Community Building Activities Yes Council prioritization needed 2 4 6 Marijuana No 3 2 5 Introduce Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) for Short-term Rentals Yes 2 3 5 Create a New Community Park No Council direction, staff and resources 3 1 4 Identify and Complete a New, Small Project No Council direction, staff and resources 3 1 4 Create a $100,000 Human Services Fund No Council prioritization needed 1 3 4 Design and Build a Beacon Flag Pole No Council direction 0 2 2 Improve Inter-Agency Relationships Council direction, staff and resources 0 2 2 Implement Watershed Management Council direction, staff and resources 1 1 2 Restore the Architectural Commission Council direction, staff and resources 1 0 1 Hold Council Meetings in Neighborhoods No Council prioritization needed 0 0 0 Support Neighborhood Watch Groups No Council prioritization needed 0 0 0 Develop a Downtown Revitalization Strategy No Council direction, staff and resources 0 0 0 Design an Emergency Preparedness Plan with Liability Insurance Yes Council direction, staff and resources 0 0 0
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Follow-Up Dot Voting Exercise Prioritization by Council Members
City Council Priority1 Notes Votes from Council
Affordable Housing Determine an approach that combines Accessory Dwelling Units, reducing constraints and Land Use Plan and zoning updates to address issue 3
Marijuana Regulation and Taxation 3
Homelessness Remove encampments, especially around creeks and waterways and monitor cleared areas 2
Create a New Community Park or Renovate a Current Park 1 Introduce Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) for Short-term Rentals 1 Immigration 0 Community Building Activities 0 Identify and Complete a New, Small Project 0 Create a $100,000 Human Services Fund 0 Design and Build a Beacon Flag Pole 0 Improve Inter-Agency Relationships 0 Implement Watershed Management 0 Restore the Architectural Commission 0 Hold Council Meetings in Neighborhoods 0 Support Neighborhood Watch Groups 0 Develop a Downtown Revitalization Strategy 0 Design an Emergency Preparedness Plan with Liability Insurance 0
1Priorities highlighted in yellow represent the top five priorities as identified by Council for staff to focus on during FY 2017-18
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Attachment B – Workshop Evaluation At the end of the workshop participants were asked to complete a workshop evaluation form. The following responses are a compilation of answers from 11 of the workshop participants.
Overall usefulness of the workshop (4.8 average)
1 2 3 4 5
Not Useful Very Useful Workshop participant ratings for the overall usefulness of the workshop
Rating 1 2 3 4 4.5 5
No. of Responses 0 0 1 0 1 9
Overall quality of the workshop (4.8 average)
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Quality High Quality Workshop participant ratings for the overall quality of the workshop
Rating 1 2 3 4 4.5 5
No. of Responses 0 0 0 2 1 8
The best thing about this workshop was...
• Prioritizing the resources of the Council/staff • Flexibility of the speakers • Organized, high-level discussion • Debate and discussion among Council with expert facilitation • Open, frank discussion • Chance to express views on Council priorities • Force prioritization by Council • Facilitation was great! • Homelessness and affordable housing sections
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• General workshop flow and facilitation • Having a defined structure and keeping everyone on-track and on-time • The in-depth discussions • Narrowing down of priorities • Leadership and facilitation
Somethings that could have been better... • Prioritization process should have led to a more finite list of items • More time • The dot system is a bit weird – gaming the system to decide priorities is not really a
good way to decide priorities • The ranking process • Time management
Other Comments • Great work! • Thank you for your planning and facilitation! • Thank you for facilitating; it was very productive and helpful • Got the number of items down to a manageable number
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